Displax

What Displax does

Displax S.A. is a privately held Portuguese manufacturer of Projected Capacitive (PCAP) touch technology, headquartered in Braga with regional sales offices in North America and Asia. Founded in 2011 as the first company in the world to develop a large-format multitouch film, Displax designs, develops, and manufactures its entire technology stack in-house, including touch controllers, touch algorithms, hardware, firmware, and software, from a 3,177m2 ISO 9001-certified facility in Portugal. The company exports to over 40-50 countries and serves system integrators, OEMs, AV integrators, and kiosk manufacturers across multiple verticals including retail, transportation, industrial, medical, gaming, entertainment, hospitality, corporate, and EV charging stations.

The product portfolio spans customizable touch foils (SKIN ULTRA, FIT, ZEETO, ROUND, SHAPES, DUALTOUCH) covering 7" to 135" sizes, standard touch modules (MESH metal mesh, OVERLAY), plug-and-play video wall displays (TILE, TILE PRO with 2-6mm bezels), accessories including an Android-based digital signage device (ARA BOX) and object recognition Active/Passive TAGs, plus the proprietary Scape X AI-based object recognition technology. Displax Connect configuration software is bundled with every product, supporting HID USB, I2C, and TUIO protocols for OS-agnostic integration.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise field sales with an international reseller network. Pricing is quote-based, varies by customization and volume, and ranges from single-unit prototyping to 1,000+ unit rollouts. Revenue derives from hardware sales of touch sensors, modules, and displays, supplemented by professional engineering services and certification-ready documentation support. Notable customers include Microsoft, McDonald's, Samsung, LG, Verizon, Emirates, NIKE, JCDecaux, and ClearChannel, primarily used as case-study references. The company has historically funded operations through operating revenue, European grants (Portugal 2020, PRR, FEDER), and early-stage investment from Portugal Ventures rather than venture capital.

Name

Displax

Legal name

DISPLAX S.A.

Website

https://displax.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Displax is a Portuguese manufacturer of Projected Capacitive (PCAP) touch sensors, modules, and interactive displays (7" to 135") developed entirely in-house, serving system integrators, OEMs, AV integrators, and kiosk manufacturers across retail, industrial, medical, gaming, and EV charging verticals in 40-50 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Braga

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. PCAP Touch Sensors and Components: DISPLAX manufactures and sells PCAP touch components including touch sensors, touch modules, overlays, and interactive displays. Products are sold directly to system integrators, OEM manufacturers, AV integrators, and kiosk manufacturers. Both standard and custom solutions are available from 7 inches to 135 inches.
2. Touch Displays (TILE, TILE Pro): Plug-and-play interactive video wall displays and touch displays sold as finished products for integration into customer solutions.
3. DISPLAX Connect Software: Touch configuration software included with every DISPLAX product, allowing customers to customize touch setup for specific use cases.
4. Professional Services and Support: Expert engineering support, certification-ready documentation, and ongoing support for new projects or iterations included with product purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Displax designs, engineers, and manufactures projected capacitive (PCAP) touch sensors, touch foils (SKIN product line), touch modules (MESH, OVERLAY), and plug-and-play interactive touch displays (TILE, TILE PRO), all developed and produced in-house in Portugal. The portfolio spans sizes from 7" to 135" and includes accessories such as the ARA BOX Android device, object recognition TAGs, and the DISPLAX Connect configuration software. Products are sold globally to system integrators, OEM manufacturers, AV integrators, and kiosk manufacturers for integration into retail, transportation, industrial, medical, gaming, and corporate applications.

Product overview

DISPLAX is a world-leading manufacturer of Projected Capacitive (PCAP) touch technology that engineers and manufactures products entirely in-house in Portugal. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio spanning customizable touch foils (SKIN product line: ULTRA, ZEETO, FIT, ROUND, SHAPES, DUALTOUCH, and SKIN GLASS), standard touch modules (MESH and OVERLAY), plug-and-play video wall displays (TILE and TILE PRO), accessories (ARA BOX Android device, Active and Passive TAGs for Object Recognition), and configuration software (DISPLAX Connect and DISPLAX Cast). Products range from 7" to 135 inches and serve markets including retail, industrial, medical, transportation, hospitality, gaming, corporate, and EV charging. The company pioneered large-format multitouch technology in 2011 and continues to innovate with proprietary touch controllers, algorithms, and AI-powered object recognition (Scape X).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SKIN: Product line of customizable PCAP touch foil sensors. Includes SKIN ULTRA (premium, up to 135"), SKIN FIT (performance and versatility), SKIN ZEETO (for harsh environments, 7"–32"), SKIN ROUND (first ultra large PCAP true round multitouch sensor), SKIN SHAPES (custom shapes: triangle, ellipse, half round, half ellipse, trapezium), and SKIN DUALTOUCH (cost-effective entry product, 20"–105").
• TILE
• TILE Pro
• MESH
• OVERLAY
• ARA BOX
• DISPLAX Connect

Products and services

• SKIN ULTRA
• SKIN ZEETO PCAP touch foil engineered for harsh environments (Industrial, Medical, Vending, Outdoor), available from 7" to 32" with support for thick glass up to 20mm, designed as a drop-in replacement for legacy controllers.
• SKIN FIT Customizable performance touch foil up to 135 inches for indoor and outdoor touch kiosks, retail, vending, and other professional applications.
• SKIN ROUND World's first ultra large PCAP true round multitouch sensor, designed for futuristic and unique form factor installations.
• SKIN SHAPES Custom-shaped touch sensors including Triangle, Ellipse, Half Round, Half Ellipse, and Trapezium, for unique design concepts.
• SKIN DUALTOUCH Cost-effective entry-level touch foil for indoor or outdoor wayfinding solutions or touch kiosks, available from 20" to 105".
• MESH Metal mesh touch module combining high transparency and cost effectiveness for volume and easy assembly, available from 22" to 86" with plug-and-play functionality.
• OVERLAY Touch overlay for professional integrators to convert existing signage LCDs into touch-responsive experiences.
• TILE All-in-one video wall touch display with ultra-slim 6mm bezel for seamless PCAP interactive video walls, supporting up to 100 simultaneous touch points.
• TILE PRO 55" all-in-one PCAP collaboration wall with 2mm ultra-slim bezel, designed to support multiple active markers and object recognition via Scape X technology.
• ARA BOX Professional Android touch device for digital signage deployment with touch capability, featuring Android 11, 4GB RAM, 32GB storage, S905X4 processor, 4K resolution, and Google Play Store access.
• OBJECT RECOGNITION Active TAGs Object recognition TAGs with up to 84 IDs featuring light and vibration effects, tap detection, and joystick mode, for advanced interactive experiences.
• OBJECT RECOGNITION Passive TAGs Passive object recognition tags that merge physical and digital realities to build tangible interactive concepts without requiring a power source.
• Scape X Object Recognition Technology AI-powered object recognition technology using neural networks to recognize all conductive objects, including smartphones, enabling advanced tangible interfaces on DISPLAX touchscreens.
• DISPLAX Connect Software Touch configuration software included with every DISPLAX product, providing Gain/Threshold adjustment, object recognition configuration, palm detection, command line interface, and embedded TUIO v1.1 and v2.0 protocol support across Windows, macOS, Android, and Ubuntu.
• SKIN GLASS Extra-clear, anti-glare, or mirror glass options designed to combine and customize preferred type and thickness of glass with DISPLAX touch products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 billion touches processed annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MULTITACTIONcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026DISPLAX and MULTITACTION joined forces at ISE 2026 to present a high-performance solution for touch video walls, combining MULTITACTION's expertise with DISPLAX's PCAP technology.
• Interactive ScapecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2025DISPLAX partnered with Interactive Scape to transform touch tables by combining DISPLAX's proven PCAP technology with Interactive Scape's object recognition capabilities, creating immersive interactive experiences.
• T1VcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 June 2025DISPLAX partnered with T1V, a global leader in interactive software solutions, to showcase integrated solutions at InfoComm 2025. The partnership combines DISPLAX TILE video wall displays with T1V's Story and ThinkHub software platforms to create powerful collaboration environments for enterprise and experience spaces.
• R2UTechnologies ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022DISPLAX participated in the R2UTechnologies consortium (Innovation Pact for modular construction) with investment of 177.4M EUR. DISPLAX contributed 543,856.25 EUR investment focusing on digital systems for construction. Project runs from 2022-01-01 to 2025-12-31.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Zytronic: UK-based manufacturer of projected capacitive touch sensors and controllers for harsh-environment and large-format applications. DISPLAX's SKIN ZEETO is explicitly positioned as a drop-in replacement for Zytronic's ZXY100/ZXY500 controllers, making it the closest head-to-head competitor in rugged PCAP.
• PQ Labs: Manufacturer of large-format multi-touch overlays, touch tables, and interactive displays, particularly in education, digital signage and exhibition markets. Directly comparable on ultra-large multi-touch hardware positioning.
• Ideum: US-based designer/manufacturer of large-format touch tables, interactive walls, and ruggedized kiosks for museums, retail, and public installations. Competes in DISPLAX's entertainment/museum/experiential retail vertical.
• Elo Touch Solutions: Global touchscreens and interactive display manufacturer serving retail, hospitality, healthcare, and industrial POS/kiosks. Competes directly with DISPLAX across standard and large-format touch displays and integrates with many of the same OEM/SI channels.
• FlatFrog: Sweden-based developer of in-glass optical (zForce) and projected capacitive multi-touch technology for interactive whiteboards, conference room displays, and large-format touch screens. Direct overlap with DISPLAX in large-format collaboration and signage.
• Visual Planet: UK-based provider of large-format interactive touch foils that turn glass/windows into touchscreens, directly competing with DISPLAX's SKIN foil product line in retail, real estate and museum installations.

Emerging players

• T1V: US-based interactive collaboration software company (ThinkHub, Story) that partners with DISPLAX on TILE video wall deployments. Comparable as a competitor/partnership target in the touch-driven collaboration-display stack.
• Baanto International: Canadian developer of ShadowSense optical touch technology with overlap into large-format and ruggedized PCAP applications. Competes for OEM/SI design wins in kiosk and digital signage.

Broad incumbents

• Samsung Display / Samsung Business Solutions: Displays DISPLAX as a customer but also offers its own large-format interactive displays (QBR, QMR, Flip). Represents the supply-side threat: integrated panel+PCAP vendors with global scale and channel reach.
• 3M Touch Systems: Division of 3M offering projected capacitive and surface capacitive touch sensors and controllers for industrial, retail and medical displays. A large incumbent with broader portfolio reach in PCAP components competing with DISPLAX for OEM design wins.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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